Processing
/ˈprəʊ.sɛ.sɪŋ/noun
The act of performing a series of operations on something to achieve a particular result.
Did you know?The word "process" derives from Latin, where it referred to a progression or moving forward, evoking the idea of transformation and change – much like alchemical processes!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pro-
“forward”
Latin
Latin
processus
“a going forward, progression, or advance”
Old French
Old French
process
“a course of action; a procedure”
Middle English
Middle English
process
“a series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end”
Modern English
English
processing
“the act of performing a series of operations or actions on something”
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